Project: Swim Intl. Begins Work in South Asia Today!
2 August, 2010 -
We wanted to update you on our continuing work to prevent drownings in South Asia. Beginning today, Project: Swim International will be teaching a variety of drowning prevention programs across South Asia for the next three weeks.
Check in at http://projectswiminternational.blogspot.com/ often as our volunteers post their stories and observations from the field.
Lifeguard Training in Nepal
Two lifeguard instructors, Gabrielle Johnston and Drew Droegemeier, will be training as many as 60 lifeguard candidates in Kathmandu in the next few weeks. Candidates will learn first aid, CPR, and basic lifeguarding skills. Upon completion of the course, each candidate will receive American Red Cross certifications that will qualify them to work as a lifeguard anywhere in the world!
As you can imagine, there aren't many lifeguard positions available in Nepal. But these candidates will be able to obtain lifeguarding jobs throughout resorts in the Middle East and Africa, giving them the opportunity to earn a living to support their families and expanding the international reach of our programs.
Swimming Lessons and Instructor Training in Kerala
In the southern Indian state of Kerala, we have a four-person team that will be teaching a variety of programs. Jessica Silvertooth, Rebekah Streeter, Ellie Johnson, and Ishita Malaviya will have the opportunity to teach water safety education to local children. But they'll also spend lots of time training a local nonprofit group called Trauma Care how to teach our programs so that even after our volunteers leave, their work can continue.
The volunteers will also spend several days in the pool, working with children and adults, improving their swimming skills so that they can survive any water emergency!
We're Looking for More Volunteers!
If you or someone you know would be interested in helping us on one of our future India or Nepal projects, let us know. We're currently recruiting for our three week January trip and will also soon be looking for people interested in going in May/June of next year. To be a volunteer you must be at least 18 and a US citizen. You DON'T have to have first aid, CPR, or lifeguarding certifications! We'll certify you in first aid and CPR later during the training process. Send us an email at info@swimindia.org for more information, or click on 'Volunteer' on our website, www.projectswiminternational.org.
We Need Your Support
It costs a lot for us to provide our volunteer projects overseas! And it's because of the financial support from people like you that we are able to continue this meaningful work. This August, as our volunteers are working in South Asia, learning about another culture, breaking stereotypes, and giving back to the community, please consider a donation to Project: Swim International. Your support will help us keep these volunteer opportunities alive for countless young adults. You can donate through our website at http://www.projectswiminternational.org/donate.html.
Thank you.
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